I own none of these lovely characters, but do enjoy playing with them!
December 1st.
"How's your throat feeling, Maura?"
"It's still feeling a little sore, Jane."
"It must be. You didn't give me a detailed explanation of the possibilities of why it could be sore or which glands may be infected."
Maura rolled her eyes. It was true, she did feel tired and slightly run down, but hated to admit it.
"Maura, I want to thank you again for hosting my family for Thanksgiving, but I think you wore yourself down a little."
Maura quirks an eyebrow. "Oh, Jane. Thanksgiving didn't get me sick. I'm sure I caught some rhinovirus from the general public."
"That may be, but I think your schedule has worn you out. What did you have planned for today?"
"Well, some stores have extended their Black Friday Sales and I was thinking…."
"No."
"But…."
"No."
"Jane."
"Maura."
"Just one store?" Maura tries to mimic the 'sad, puppy eyes' look that Jane does so well.
"No. Let me put it this way. You are sick, or getting sick. There are more germs out there just waiting to attack you!" Jane is waving her arms around to encompass the city of Boston.
"We are staying in today. On the couch. Watching TV. Drinking tea with honey."
"Do I get to pick out what we are watching?"
"Hmmm, no. Maura, did you ever watch any of the Christmas Specials they had on when we were kids?"
"No. My parents didn't think those shows had any education value."
"Hmph. Ma bought a DVD set in preparation for any future grandchildren. Let me put on some water and go get the DVDs from her. You make yourself comfortable on the couch."
Maura watches as Jane fills her teapot with water and place it on the stove. Jane finds the honey and puts it on the counter next to Maura's favorite mug. She looks to Maura and points to the couch.
"On the couch, don't make me tell you again, young lady."
Maura smiles at Jane's bossiness and does as she's told.
Jane goes out through the back door to visit her mother in the guest house. She's back before the kettle whistles. Jane lets the tea seep while she goes into the living room to put a disk into the dvd player.
"I'll be right back."
Jane adds the honey to the tea and brings it to Maura. She settles herself on the couch and fluffs a fleece blanket over their laps.
"What are we watching, Jane?"
"Let's start with Rudolph." Jane lifts her left arm and Maura snuggles in with a contented sigh. This is much better than shopping.
Hi everyone! Feeling a little rusty, so playing around with some short stories to get my writing back. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
My love to Belgium!
